fing - 02/04/09 01:06
I am obsessed with these little things. I constantly think about how I can use one on a regular basis to justify the cost. I know it's not a huge sum of money but I don't want it to sit around and collect dust. I have always thought about getting one for work so I don't have to run around with my MacBook Pro all day. Network closets can be very dirty and dusty sometimes.

tinypliny - 02/03/09 17:17
<$200 for a laptop that loaded is EXCELLENT. I would buy one more!

libertad - 02/03/09 14:53
Wow! I had no idea that you could get something like that for so cheap. If I ever do get one I would hope that it would have more drive space in it to avoid (e:uncutsaniflush)'s problem because that seems like a pretty difficult fix. $200 seems like a great deal because online at bestbuy right now they are like $329.

uncutsaniflush - 02/02/09 19:39
We got an eee 900a (1gb ram 4gb ssd) a couple of Fridays ago at Best Buy for 199.99. We like the form factor and hardware.

The Xandros Linux Easy Mode is ok but asus should be ashamed of themselves for shipping this model as configured. Because of the unionfs, there is not enough drive space to install the updates that Xandros's updater forces on you. Firefox 3 is especially problematic since it also requires some lib files to be upgraded.

There is a workaround (this is Linux after all) that gets rid of the unionfs and merges two smaller partitions to make one larger partition. It can be found at :::link:::

After doing that, I can say that the eee 900a is decent wee netbook and the Xandros Linux is ok. I plan on putting some other distro on it at some point in the future.

btw, I'm writing this on the eee.

tinypliny - 02/02/09 19:12
Yeah, very trendy. But brand reliability is one reason why I always stick to Toshiba.

theecarey - 02/02/09 18:16
yes, I have been wanting one of these for awhile! It is my next laptop- perfect for bringing it everywhere (small, lightweight, can take a beating..).

heidi - 02/02/09 13:12
I love my eeepc 900 running some linux distro, xandros, maybe. I use it to take notes in class, listen to music in bed, watch youtube, etc. Very useful. The only bad thing about the linux distro is that I can't figure out how to upgrade firefox, open office, etc. I read the instructions and tried it several times but I must be doing something wrong. Anyone want to help me (and play with my EEE PC?)

lilho - 02/02/09 10:51
my brother has that. i think he likes it. it's little and cute. way cheaper than my macbook.

tinypliny - 02/02/09 19:21
Heh, I am not sure Indians like this movie too much. It's simple not the raw bollywood we love. Odd, but this film actually feels more coldly British than Indian.

paul - 02/02/09 10:06
The Indian Head Wiggle: Last night, no one would believe me about Indian head wiggle. I found some references to prove I am not crazy. There are a ton of references about it.

:::link:::

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According to that link, you can even use the wiggle to acknowlege one's presence:

"Acknowledging one’s presence

In the Western world, acknowledging one’s presence is performed through words or through a smile. If you are in the United States, you can acknowledge one’s presence by smiling and saying “hi.” If you are in a Spanish-speaking country, you can smile and say, “Buenos días.”

In India you do not have to open your mouth. In fact, even smiling is optional. If you want to acknowledge someone's presence, just make eye contact and wiggle until the recipient notices the waggle. Presto."

james - 02/01/09 22:59
I must go to Kosta's now! I demand smelt.

mike - 02/01/09 17:35
wow that is really crazy. i thought they were just something like noone made anymore except mom

tinypliny - 02/01/09 17:22
That sounds like a Greek version of tempuras. Maybe you should try this: :::link:::

:)

tinypliny - 02/01/09 13:50
@James: Make your own! Store-bought masalas are so not the real deal! (except Trader Joe, which we don't have here unfortunately). The recipe is ridiculously simple. Dry toast:
5 parts coriander seeds
2 parts cumin seeds
2 parts cloves
2 parts whole black peppers
Dry red chillies to taste (A LOT! :)
in a cast iron skillet till the coriander seeds are a lightish brown and aromatic. DO NOT CHAR.

Pour everything in a blender. Add
1 part dried mango powder (Amchur)
3/4 part cardamom pods (shelled)
Dash of cinnamon.

Grind to a fine-coarse powder. That's it. Store in the fridge to retain freshness (around 6 months).

@Jenks: REALLY?? What kind of spices do they have in bulk?! Pray, tell!!

jenks - 02/01/09 12:49
ps i just found that the wegs on amherst has a bulk spice section- near the bulk candy, towards the front. Not 'name brands' but way way cheaper.

jenks - 02/01/09 12:48
yeah same here. Last year I wanted whole cloves, and a little mini bottle was like $3 in the spice section, and then I found a gigantic lifetime-supply size bottle for like $2 in the 'ethnic' aisle.

james - 02/01/09 11:47
Yesterday I was in Wegs buying some Garam Masala. In the spice section 2oz sold for 6.99. In the Indian food section an 8oz package sold for 2.49.

WTF?

tinypliny - 02/01/09 10:52
McCormick prices are atrocious, BTW. I wonder what their profit margin is. I am sure harried housewives and bakers grab those insanely expensive bottles from the Wegmans shelves as a last-minute resort.

tinypliny - 02/01/09 10:50
On everything?! You must post some rosemary-centric recipes! :)

paul - 02/01/09 10:46
I use rosemary on everything, so for me tht bottle seems very reasonable. The price sure is.

tinypliny - 02/01/09 10:38
What do you think of Rosemary prices at Guercios? I wanted to buy a bottle but it was too huge. I haven't really experimented with Rosemary in my cooking till recently (when you gave me some from your garden). I didn't know if I could get through that huge bottle. Maybe I should have bought it...

tinypliny - 02/01/09 10:36
1 Litre coriander seeds = 1 kg for $7?
Is that correct?

I just compared the Indian Store prices. I pay around $7.50 for a kg (1000 gms). Its the fastest moving spice in my kitchen next to salt!

metalpeter - 01/31/09 16:07
Maybe that is a good thing, just hear me out. If the plow got blocked I'm sure the guy saw what lead to it, if he is a city guy maybe he passed it on to someone else. I'm not saying anything good will come out of it but maybe something might.

drew - 01/31/09 12:16
amazing.